Working fluid sensor system for power generation system

摘要

A working fluid sensor system adapted to analyze operation of a power generation system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a working fluid sensor system includes: a set of sensors adapted to be disposed within a turbine, the set of sensors including probe portions which extend into a flowpath of the turbine for exposure to a working fluid, the probe portions adapted to react to a force exerted by the working fluid on the probe portions and indicate a moisture content of the working fluid.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
at least one computing device adapted to determine an operational characteristic of a turbine by performing actions comprising: obtaining flow data from a set of sensors exposed to a flow of a working fluid in the turbine, the flow data including: a force imparted against one of the set of sensors, a fluid velocity, and a fluid density; determining a moisture content of the working fluid based upon a predetermined relationship between the moisture content and a drag coefficient of the working fluid, the drag coefficient of the working fluid being determined from the flow data obtained from the set of sensors; and determining an operational characteristic for the turbine based on the moisture content of the working fluid.